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Without a Perfect Closer, Phillies Go for The 4-Headed One

PHILADELPHIA -- And the Phillies' postseason closer is ... Brad Blappson. Or maybe ... J.A. Madgeton. That's about as clear as manager Charlie Manuel could make it Tuesday, a day before Philadelphia was to open its NL Division Series against Colorado. "Hard to tell," Manuel said when asked who would close Game 1, if...

Starting Five: No Power Rangers Here

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action with a quick nod to what is ahead. You Oughta Know ... That the Rangers could not have fallen out of the playoff race any more quietly than this. Not only have they been losing, but their bats have fallen silent. Including Friday night's 2-0 loss to the...

J.A. Happ Making Mark in Philadelphia

New Studs on the Block takes a look at players ready to make the leap from "possibly productive fantasy player" to "must-have fantasy stud." This is not a "you've never heard of this dude, but ... " series -- these should be names you already know.When Pedro Martinez worked his way through the Phillies' system, fantasy...

Five Alive, It's Rick Porcello Time

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Remember 'Five Alive,' the juicy blend with five fruits that's fun for all the family? Well, Rick Porcello is a unique blend of rookie flavor who's reeled off five straight victories....

Fantasy Flings: National League East

From now until the regular season begins, Fantasy Flings is where you'll find interesting story lines about your favorite teams from Spring Training. If there is a position battle, a nagging injury, a comeback story or a youngster making a surge for the "big club" we'll let you know the fantasy implications.Atlanta...